Have you used a projector calc to figure out if the 8700 will be able to produce a 106" screen size? In reality it will be less than 11' throw since the 8700 is more than 12 inches from back to front of lens, and you need some room at the back to plug in the cables.

I suspect you will need to use a smaller screen size for this room, or choose a projector that had a shorter throw.

I don't know personally. If I were you I would take the names of the most common recent projectors mentioned in this forum, go to Projector Central ( www.projectorcentral.com ) and use their throw distance calc for each of those projectors to see what might work. If your room is truly just 12', I would use a 10.5' throw distance to start and see where that will get you.

Others may be able to offer more concrete suggestions on PJs with short throw distances.

This is driving my crazy. I measured my room, its 13', so that should leave me 11' 6" for my throw. For the price and reviews, I'm not finding anything that can compete with the 8700 so I would like for that to work but don't want to blow the money if its not going to work.

I just ran the calculator and at 11'6", looks like the 8700 will throw a 106" diagonal image (assuming that is 16:9 screen), with a bit of leeway. You will need to have your screen very close to the wall (ideally right on the wall).